Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Benchmark vs. CIAudio VDA-2
I have the Channel Islands DAC and was wondering if the DAC-1 would be an upgrade. It seems that it would be no better than an even swap. Do you think any of new more expensive DAC's would come close to the performance of a transporter? Jim -- boxerboy boxerboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5786 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36172 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter
El Duderino: I think that a two channel audio system should be in balance. I believe that a financial ratio of 50% for speakers, 33% for amplification and 17% for sources is about right. I am very familiar with Aperian speakers and have purchased the 5T's for my daughter. They provide incredible value and performance at the price point of $1000/pair. They are especially well suited to Home Theater use. The Transporter sounds far better to me than the SB3. That said, I would save the price difference and apply the $1700 towards an eventual speaker upgrade. There are many free-standing DAC's that might provide better sound from your current SB3 into your 5T's that would cost less than a Transporter. I use a Channel Islands VPA.2 DAC in one of my bedrooms. It costs $599. Jim -- boxerboy boxerboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5786 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61686 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter
El Duderino: I am going to share with you the way that I audition equipment. You are cerainly free to use other selections that you may find more in tune with your tastes. I have used the same four tracks to test different audio systems for several years. This enables me to establish a base line of expectations so that I can hear diferences when they occur. Each track offers sometihing different from the others. 1) Diana Krall - Love Scenes - Tack 1 All or nothing at all This track sounds good on almost any system. If it doesn't sound good, there may be something wrong with your set-up. 2) Fleetwood Mac - Rumours - Track 7 The Chain Listen for the high pitched guitar of Lindsay Buckingham; the deep bass of of the Bass guitar and the clear sounds of the bass drum and the cymbols. 3) Brad Mehldau - The Art of the Trio (Vol 3) - Track 1 Song-Song The three instruments should clearly be positoned on your sound stage. The piano should sound like a real piano. The bass should sound deep and authoritative. The drums should sound crisp and distinct. 4) Rimsky-Korsakov - Scherazade Track 1 The Sea and Sinbad's Ship This movement has great dynamic range. The loud sections shouldn't sound muddy. The violin solos should sound real. Set the volume up high to enjoy this music. I hope you find this useful. Jim -- boxerboy boxerboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5786 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61686 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter
I have 5 SB3's and 3 Transporters. The quality of the DAC's in the Transporters are much higher. Are you using lossless files? If you are using MP3's you may not find much difference. What speakers are you using? What is your room like? Jim -- boxerboy boxerboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5786 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61686 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: to mod or dac that is the question
I run a software company and have in stalled four SB3's working off a dedicated music server. I have a RWA modded unit in my office powered by a linear power supply. Vinnie suggested this because my high level of usage would not allow for battery operation. My partner has an SB3 playing through the Channel Island DAC with its dedicated power supply. In all fairness, both units sound equally great. There may be some small incremental improvements available with lots more tweaking but I think it would be wasted on us. Two other senior staff members have unmodded units going directly into Arcam integrated amps and they seem totally happy too. -- boxerboy boxerboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5786 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24891 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
